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New review highlights ethnic inequalities in children’s food allergy care 21st May 2026

A new international review has highlighted important inequalities in the prevalence, management, and outcomes of IgE-mediated food allergies among children from different ethnic backgrounds. The scoping review, published in the World Allergy Organization Journal, analysed 37 studies from high-income countries
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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut and almond allergy at the age of 21,
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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access to adrenaline devices. What they do not usually
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Anaphylaxis Campaign launches first Virtual Conference for 2021 1st July 2021

As with so many business events over the last 16 months, we were unable to hold a Conference in 2020, so we are delighted to announce that for 2021 our industry renowned Conference is going virtual! We plan to create

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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination for care workers – new regulations to proceed 21st June 2021

Following a consultation with the care sector and the public, the Government has announced it is bringing forward regulations to make vaccination a condition for any individual working in a CQC-regulated care home providing nursing or personal care in England.

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FSA fixes timeline to get inspections back on track after initial impact of COVID-19 8th June 2021

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set out a plan of how local authorities can get back to food hygiene and standards work after dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The recovery plan for local authorities proposes a restart to the

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Findings from report shows how effective and safe Immunotherapy is as first line treatment for those with severe allergies 28th May 2021

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Registry for Immunotherapy (BRIT) has published its first report documenting its findings here Launched in October 2018, this online national registry collects data from patients receiving allergen immunotherapy to aeroallergens and venom, as well

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Allergy Awareness Week- Thoko’s Story 24th May 2021

Thoko is 13 years old and in Year 8 at Co-op Academy Manchester. She is allergic to beans, nuts and eggs. She lives with her mum, dad and sister and is the only one with allergies. Thoko is sharing her

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Tracey Dunn is named Anaphylaxis Campaign’s first Education Ambassador 21st May 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions, has welcomed a new Education Ambassador to help raise awareness and create a safer environment for those with allergies

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2020 Impact Report 6th May 2021

Undoubtedly 2020 found many of us working in different ways whether that be, being redeployed to care for Covid -19 patients, home schooling as a parent and teacher, working remotely from home or realigning a business model in response to

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Pret-a-manger found not guilty in allergy trial at Bristol Crown 6th May 2021

Pret-A-Manger faced trial at Bristol Crown Court this week following an incident in November 2017 where a student suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating a sandwich containing sesame. In a case with striking parallels to that of the tragic

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